IV Sedation Dentistry

It’s unfortunate, but true: most of us would rather spend our time doing almost anything except sitting in a dentist’s chair. For some people, the mere thought of having any type of dental work done is enough to make them postpone the process for as long as possible, and that’s never a good thing when it comes to oral health. Fortunately, we have some good news for those of you dreading your next trip to the dentist: sedation techniques have advanced remarkably over the past few years, which means that you can have virtually any type of dental work done with little if any discomfort at all!

IV Sedation Dentistry in Waco

With these newer techniques, you’ll receive just enough IV sedation to make you feel deeply relaxed. Afterward, you’ll awake feeling refreshed. You may have some memories of the procedure, or you may have no memory of it at all. Under IV sedation, Dr. Cutbirth will be able to perform years’ worth of dental procedures in just one or two visits to our office in Waco.

That’s another advantage to using IV sedation – you’ll be able to have much more work done in a shorter period of time. This makes IV sedation an excellent choice for people with busy schedules. Whether it’s replacing crowns and dentures, whitening teeth, repairing chipped or broken teeth, or performing work on sore gums, Dr. Cutbirth will be able to perform the work quickly, all thanks to advances in sedation dentistry.

Just imagine yourself with the kind of healthy smile you’ve always dreamed of. Now, you can experience that without pain or discomfort and in a fraction of the time it might have taken without IV sedation. Many of our patients have thanked Dr. Cutbirth for implementing IV sedation dentistry, and with good reason! Imagine never being afraid or nervous about going to the dentist!

Once you’ve experienced IV sedation dentistry with Dr. Cutbirth, you’ll probably never be afraid to go to the dentist again!

How Sedation Dentistry Works

Not every dentist is certified to perform sedation dentistry. In fact, Dr. Steven T. Cutbirth is one of the few dentists in the entire state of Texas who is certified to use either oral (pills) or intravenous (IV sedation) for any dental procedure he performs.

Remember that you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you to and from the appointment. When you arrive at our dental offices, you’ll be shown to a quiet, comfortable room. Our staff will cover you with a warm blanket, and your vital signs will be monitored throughout the procedure. Once your procedure is completed, your friend or family member will drive you home. It’s that easy!

What You Should Know About Sedation Dentistry:

Dr. Cutbirth is one of very few dentists who is certified to administer IV sedation dentistry in the state of Texas.

The sedation you’ll receive is completely safe.

You’ll have very few or no memories of the experience.

After you take the pill or receive the IV sedation, you’ll feel very relaxed for as long as five or six hours, depending on how much is needed for the treatment you’ll be receiving.

Dental treatments that can take several appointments under normal circumstances can often be done in a single appointment when dental sedation is used.

FAQs:

Will it hurt? The simple answer is no. Receiving the sedation itself is not painful, and the majority of patients feel little or no discomfort at all during and after the procedure.

Will I be awake? You will be awake, but you’ll be deeply relaxed.

Will a dental professional be monitoring me? Your vital signs will be monitored throughout your entire visit, and you’ll never be left alone.

How long will the sedation last? Typically, the sedation will last from two hours to six hours, depending on how much is needed for the procedure.

Will I need someone to come with me to the appointment? Yes, you’ll need a friend or family member to drive you to our office and pick you up afterwards.

Do you have a milder option than IV or conscious sedation? Yes, we do! We also are happy to offer nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) is a milder form of sedation that is administered through a breathing mask. Unlike deeper forms of sedation, nitrous oxide wears off more quickly. You can safely drive yourself to and from your appointment.

People Who Are Good Candidates for Sedation Dentistry:

People who have a fear of dental work being done

Individuals who have experienced traumatic dental visits in the past

People who experience difficulty getting numb

Individuals with a very strong gag reflex

People whose teeth are very sensitive

Individuals who have complicated dental problems

People who are too busy to make multiple trips to the dentist

Individuals who dislike needles and shots

People who make bad associations with the smells, noises and tastes that often accompany dental care

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What Our Patients Say

My husband has never really been a person to go to the dentist. He had a bad experience when he was young and never went back. I expected him to come back complaining about the visit and saying that he would never go again. Quite the opposite. He was telling me how I was right, and how it wasn’t bad at all. Thank-you Dr. Cutbirth for giving him such great care!

2017-05-02T12:59:45+00:00

My husband has never really been a person to go to the dentist. He had a bad experience when he was young and never went back. I expected him to come back complaining about the visit and saying that he would never go again. Quite the opposite. He was telling me how I was right, and how it wasn’t bad at all. Thank-you Dr. Cutbirth for giving him such great care!

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Finding a good dentist is like finding a good mechanic. Once you have one, stick with him! Dr. Cutbirth is that dentist. Very professional staff, friendly service, expert care. I wouldn’t go to or recommend anyone else. I am very satisfied with my service. I would send anyone afraid of going to the dentist to him as he has the lightest touch I’ve ever experienced in dentistry.

2017-05-02T13:00:01+00:00

Finding a good dentist is like finding a good mechanic. Once you have one, stick with him! Dr. Cutbirth is that dentist. Very professional staff, friendly service, expert care. I wouldn’t go to or recommend anyone else. I am very satisfied with my service. I would send anyone afraid of going to the dentist to him as he has the lightest touch I’ve ever experienced in dentistry.

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I was always afraid of going to the dentist. I’ve heard horror stories from friends of mine about their experiences and this has always kept me away. I had a dental emergency one day and so I was forced to visit one. I’m so glad I found Dr. Cutbirth. The care he showed me was exceptional and the professionalism with which he worked was unmistakable…

2017-05-02T13:00:12+00:00

I was always afraid of going to the dentist. I’ve heard horror stories from friends of mine about their experiences and this has always kept me away. I had a dental emergency one day and so I was forced to visit one. I’m so glad I found Dr. Cutbirth. The care he showed me was exceptional and the professionalism with which he worked was unmistakable…

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Dental procedures used to scare the living daylights out of me. I’ve cried a few times while having my teeth worked on, and it’s embarrassing! A friend told me about Dr. Cutbirth and how I should give him a try. I reluctantly went and I am SOOOOOOO glad I did! He handled my cavities and I honestly didn’t feel anything. He explained everything each step of the way and I was calm the whole time. Great experience!

2017-05-02T12:58:08+00:00

Dental procedures used to scare the living daylights out of me. I’ve cried a few times while having my teeth worked on, and it’s embarrassing! A friend told me about Dr. Cutbirth and how I should give him a try. I reluctantly went and I am SOOOOOOO glad I did! He handled my cavities and I honestly didn’t feel anything. He explained everything each step of the way and I was calm the whole time. Great experience!

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I would most definitely recommend Dr. Cutbirth to anyone. The professionalism and care that not only he, but his entire staff have, is phenomenal. No hassles at all. He also has what I like to call the “magic touch.” Never have I had so little discomfort at a dentist. Even the injections didn’t hurt! This guy really knows his business. 5 stars!

2017-05-02T12:59:12+00:00

I would most definitely recommend Dr. Cutbirth to anyone. The professionalism and care that not only he, but his entire staff have, is phenomenal. No hassles at all. He also has what I like to call the “magic touch.” Never have I had so little discomfort at a dentist. Even the injections didn’t hurt! This guy really knows his business. 5 stars!

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To anyone afraid of visiting a dentist: Go see Dr. Cutbirth! I was scared of the dentist too. Scared of the pain and discomfort usually involved with dental procedures. Dr. Cutbirth worked on my teeth and I never felt a thing! He even did my root canal! He is like a dental magician because I don’t know how he does it.

2017-05-02T12:58:48+00:00

To anyone afraid of visiting a dentist: Go see Dr. Cutbirth! I was scared of the dentist too. Scared of the pain and discomfort usually involved with dental procedures. Dr. Cutbirth worked on my teeth and I never felt a thing! He even did my root canal! He is like a dental magician because I don’t know how he does it.

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Dr. Cutbirth is by far the best dentist I have ever visited. Somehow he manages to do his work without causing any discomfort to the patient. He and his staff are very friendly and I feel very “at home” in his office. The work he does is great too! I am very pleased with my experience with him.

2016-05-20T18:09:44+00:00

Dr. Cutbirth is by far the best dentist I have ever visited. Somehow he manages to do his work without causing any discomfort to the patient. He and his staff are very friendly and I feel very “at home” in his office. The work he does is great too! I am very pleased with my experience with him.

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I have had dental problems for most of my life. Lots of cavities and gum problems too. Tried lots of dentists and home remedies but nothing worked in the long-run. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and he handled it all! He didn’t give me any unrealistic promises… Only a few months later, and my mouth is almost completely fixed! Best experience with a dentist ever!…

2017-05-02T12:59:33+00:00

I have had dental problems for most of my life. Lots of cavities and gum problems too. Tried lots of dentists and home remedies but nothing worked in the long-run. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and he handled it all! He didn’t give me any unrealistic promises… Only a few months later, and my mouth is almost completely fixed! Best experience with a dentist ever!…

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I’ve always been embarrassed by my smile. My parents didn’t have a lot of money when I was growing up, so dental care was not on their priority list. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and was expecting to be told that it would take years to fix my teeth and that it would also be very painful. Not at all. Dr. Cutbirth patiently went over with me all the points that needed to be addressed and gave me an accurate estimation of how long it would take to handle.

2017-05-02T12:58:22+00:00

I’ve always been embarrassed by my smile. My parents didn’t have a lot of money when I was growing up, so dental care was not on their priority list. I went to see Dr. Cutbirth and was expecting to be told that it would take years to fix my teeth and that it would also be very painful. Not at all. Dr. Cutbirth patiently went over with me all the points that needed to be addressed and gave me an accurate estimation of how long it would take to handle.

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I’ll admit that I’m not the most careful person when it comes to oral hygiene, but I do brush and use mouthwash regularly, so I was surprised when I found out I had 3 cavities…I got ready to hear a “sales pitch” about all the different dental treatments I was going to need and how much it was going to cost… But that’s not the kind of dentist that Dr. Cutbirth is. He really wants to help his patients take care of their teeth.

2017-05-02T12:59:00+00:00

I’ll admit that I’m not the most careful person when it comes to oral hygiene, but I do brush and use mouthwash regularly, so I was surprised when I found out I had 3 cavities…I got ready to hear a “sales pitch” about all the different dental treatments I was going to need and how much it was going to cost… But that’s not the kind of dentist that Dr. Cutbirth is. He really wants to help his patients take care of their teeth.

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Steven T. Cutbirth DDS

Waco dentist Steven T. Cutbirth DDS has built his practice around comprehensive dentistry. This includes exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment and general dentistry. He even offers sedation dentistry options such as conscious sedation and IV sedation to patients who prefer it. Visit from the Waco, Texas area including the communities of Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson and China Spring, TX. Call us today!https://www.wacosedationdentist.com

Waco dentist Steven T. Cutbirth DDS has built his practice around comprehensive dentistry. This includes exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment and general dentistry. He even offers sedation dentistry options such as conscious sedation and IV sedation to patients who prefer it. His patients come from all around the Waco, Texas area including the communities of Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson and China Spring, TX and zip codes 76708, 76710, and 76712.